Micromanagement can suck the morale right out of a workplace. In this piece, we explain the difference between micromanagement and positive leadership traits like guidance and direction. There are a number of negative effects that micromanagement can have on a software team 1️⃣ Lower productivity 2️⃣ Decreased morale 3️⃣ Higher turnover 4️⃣ Loss of trust 5️⃣ Loss of teamwork 6️⃣ Less innovation 7️⃣ Increased stress and burnout But software teams also need solutions. Here are some ways managers can avoid micromanaging, and what they can do instead to promote a healthy, happy workplace.